Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program sees success with $220m raised from a pre-compliance carbon allowance auction, reflecting market confidence in the state's climate policy.

Washington State approves transferring state land to Pierce County for affordable housing development, enabling the creation of up to 24 homes for working families.

Washington State DNR offers a new notification service for prescribed burns, allowing residents to sign up for alerts via email or text about controlled fires in selected areas.

Turkfest returns to Seattle Center on October 11-12, offering a free celebration of Turkish and Turkic heritage with music, dance, food, and various cultural activities.

A Puyallup High School cross-country runner was seriously injured after being hit by a truck. The community is responding with calls for traffic safety measures.

A felon was arrested for smoking fentanyl and unlawfully possessing a loaded gun in Seattle's Capitol Hill. He claimed to have found the gun and has a history of convictions.

Issaquah promotes eco-volunteering through programs like Green Issaquah, offering opportunities in park restoration, sustainability campaigns, and emergency response training.

Marysville is offering grants for projects aiding vulnerable residents, focusing on public facilities, infrastructure, and services for the homeless and low-income groups.

Tukwila launches The People's Project, allowing residents to decide on the use of a $100,000 fund for local improvements, embracing a participatory budgeting approach.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office's Clothing Drive was a success, garnering numerous donations of children's apparel and shoes for local domestic violence shelters, as detailed in their Facebook post.

Pierce County invites residents to weigh in on a five-year homelessness plan through a virtual session on Oct. 15, with options for online feedback until Oct. 16.

Washington State's Attorney General proposes amendments to public records rules aimed at addressing backlogs and improving transparency and responsiveness. The changes include a two-track system for requests and emphasize prompt access to records.

The National Weather Service predicts a sunny start to the week in Seattle, with highs of 64-69°F, before rain chances increase from Wednesday evening.